used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
brunettenounUS /bruːˈnet/
a person with dark (brown) hair
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
d'art
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From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
command with authority
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
being one more than seven
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
half the width of an em
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
enquired
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From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
FAMILLE
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From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
finger-tips
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From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
fireless
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From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
set up or found
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading "You hopeless Irishman," she laughed.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading "You hopeless Irishman," she laughed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "You hopeless Irishman," she laughed.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
Mistchenka
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From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
music-room
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From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
Naia
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From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
Neeland
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From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
objet
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From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
reverentadjectiveUS /ˈrevərənt/
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
sculpturenounUS /ˈskʌlptʃər/
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
having a supporting base
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She found Neeland alone in the music-room, standing in the attitude of the conventional Englishman with his back to the fireless grate and his hands clasped loosely behind him, waiting to be led out and fed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The direct glance of undisguised admiration with which he greeted the Princess Naia confirmed the impression she herself had received from her mirror, and brought an additional dash of colour into her delicate brunette face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading EN FAMILLE The Princess Mistchenka came leisurely and gracefully downstairs a little before eight that evening, much pleased with her hair, complexion, and gown.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is there any doubt that you are quite the prettiest _objet d'art_ in Paris?" he enquired anxiously, taking her hand; and her dark eyes were very friendly as he saluted her finger-tips with the reverent and slightly exaggerated appreciation of a connoisseur in sculpture.
